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We Buy Cars to Pay R2.5 Million Fine, R3.4 Million Refunds in Consumer Commission Settlement

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We Buy Cars has agreed to pay a R2.5 million fine and over R3.4 million in refunds to affected consumers in National Consumer Commission settlement. Image: We Buy Cars/Facebook The National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement between the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and We Buy Cars has been reached following “constructive engagement” between the latter two parties. According to the NCC, in the last three years it received complaints that We Buy Cars failed to provide remedies based on sale agreements between it and consumers. The NCC says it formed a reasonable suspicion that the company’s terms and conditions, particularly those related to warranty and terms of sale, contravened several provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Following an investigation, the NCC found that the terms and conditions of the sale agreements did contravene the CPA. The settlement agreement was referred to the National Consumer Tribunal on 3 December 2025 and, after due...
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Porsche Unveils Unique Recommissioned Carrera GT

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Porsche has lifted the veils off a unique recommissioned Carrera GT, finished in Austrian-inspired Salzburg design. Image: Porsche Porsche has unveiled a unique recommissioned Carrera GT. As one of the German marque’s most revered models of the century, the mid-engined super sportscar has become extremely sought-after since its official launch, where we sampled it, in 2003. More than two decades later, Victor Gómez, the commissioning client from Puerto Rico, has had his 2005 Carrera GT reimagined by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch Manufaktur division. Porsche’s special request division started the rebuild by completely disassembling the vehicle, re-coating all carbon-fibre parts and overhauling all mechanical components, including the V10 powertrain. Lastly, a transparent foil was fitted to protect the bespoke paint. The exterior of this Carrera GT has been redesigned as part of the Sonderwunsch programme . As per Gómez’s request, the (originally silver) Carrera GT was refinished in the...
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Renault Triber-based Nissan Gravite Teased

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Nissan has teased the Gravite, a seven-seater compact MPV based on the current-generation Renault Triber. Image: Nissan Nissan has released teaser images of its upcoming Gravite compact people-mover. The Renault Triber-based Gravite is set to make its official debut in India early in 2026, and will be manufactured at Renault’s Chennai plant in India, where the Triber is also produced. The Nissan Tekton , which is based on the Renault Duster, will follow as the second Indian-built product in the firm’s lineup and is expected to be launched in mid-2026. The Gravite will feature Nissan’s latest design language. The teaser images show C-shaped accents on the front fascia, horizontal LED headlamps, and ‘Gravite’ lettering on the bonnet. At the rear, the C-shaped bumper trim matches the front fascia. ‘Gravite’ lettering can be found on the tailgate. While the seven-seater’s interior has yet to be revealed, though will likely mirror the Triber’s, Nissan states that the modular seats a...
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Audi Gifts MotoGP-Winning Márquez Brothers Bespoke RS 6 Avants

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Following their 1-2 finish at the 2025 FIM MotoGP World Championship, brothers Marc and Álex Márquez were each gifted customised Audi RS 6 Avant performances from Audi. By: Julian Rael Gordon Image: Audi The 2025 FIM MotoGP World Championship saw motorsport champions Marc and Álex Márquez finish in a 1-2 position, respectively. And to commemorate this achievement and their performance throughout the season, they were each gifted a customised Audi RS 6 Avant quattro performance from Audi Spain. Finished in Mythos Black paintwork, replete with Daytona Grey wing mirrors, Marc’s RS 6 Avant rolls on Matte Black 22-inch alloy wheels. Sited behind the latter are red carbon-ceramic brake callipers. Álex’s example features Daytona Grey exterior paint, Mythos Black wing mirrors, Matte Titanium Grey alloys, and blue brake callipers. The two examples also feature distinctive wheels. Further distinguishing these RS 6 Avants from the “standard” model, in lieu of embossed ‘RS’ logos, the seat...
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5 Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles CAR Magazine Tested in 2025

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At CAR magazine, we take each vehicle we road test on a standardised mixed-use (urban and motorway) 100 km fuel run to gauge its ‘real-world’ fuel economy. We’ve rounded up the five most fuel-efficient vehicles we tested in 2025.  5. Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend MT: 5.43 L/100 km (5.5 L/100 km claimed) Image: Peet Mocke The Honda Amaze, which we tested for the July issue, bested its claimed fuel consumption by 0.07 L/100 km. The Amaze is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine producing 66 kW and 110 N.m. The four-pot powering the model we tested was coupled with a five-speed manual transmission. 4. Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI Style DSG: 5.20 L/100 km (5.6 L/100 km claimed) Image: Peet Mocke The Volkswagen T-Cross Style returned 5.2 L/100 km on our mixed-use fuel route; 0.4 L/100 km less than VW’s claim. The updated T-Cross also claimed a podium spot in our 2025 SUV Shootout . The T-Cross employs a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which, in Style ...
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Springboks Ox Nché & Trevor Nyakane Score New Mitsubishi Triton

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Springboks rugby players Ox Nché and Trevor Nyakane have scored new Mitsubishi Tritons at a brand ambassador’s event in Durban. Image: Mitsubishi To commemorate Mitsubishi Motors’ renewed partnership with Springboks rugby player Ox Nché and the beginning of Springboks prop Trevor Nyakane’s partnership with the Japanese automaker’s local arm, the duo of Springboks were given sixth-generation Triton bakkies. Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Nché has been a brand ambassador of Mitsubishi since 2023, shortly after the Springboks won the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Since then, he has driven a fifth-generation Triton Xtreme. Joining Nché and other local sports stars as the latest member of Mitsubishi’s brand ambassador family is Trevor Nyakane. Said  Lerato Nonyane, General Manager of Product and Marketing at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa, “Mitsubishi looks forward to continuing to build and grow these relationships as the pairing gets ready to defend their Rugby World Cup title and b...
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Chery Set to Become First Chinese Brand to Compete at Le Mans

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Chery has officially announced its plans to be the first Chinese automaker to enter the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Image: FIA WEC/ADRENAL MEDIA Chery has ambitions to become the first Chinese automaker to compete in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Indeed, the Wuhu-based automaker has announced it has signed a five-year partnership with Automobile Club de l’Oest, the company that organises the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Chery Group will enter its Exeed luxury brand, supported by a factory-backed team, into the endurance race. The manufacturer has confirmed its three-pillar plan includes the development of a domestic endurance racing championship, before competing in the official Asian Le Mans championship and, then, entering the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Exeed. Chery has yet to announce an official entry date and whether it will compete in the Hypercar class –  along with Ferrari, Toyota and BMW, to name but a few, and newcomers such as Genesis and McLaren – ...
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